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Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Esophageal Motility Disorders ... Achalasia EGJ ... Spasm Jackhammer Esophagus ... Esophageal #Motility #Disorders ... #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Extrinsic to esophagus ... Barium swallow is ... dysphagia • Barium swallow ... → EGD Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Incomplete/relief/treatment ... exclude motility disorders ... history of Barrett esophagus ... Stricture • Barrett esophagus ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Obstructive Physiology: EGJ, Distal Esophagus
Distal Contractility: Hyper-contractile, Hypo-contractile
Type I achalasia, Type II achalasia, Type
Esophageal Motility Disorders ... , Distal Esophagus ... Ill achalasia, EGJ ... Esophageal #Motility #Disorders ... comparison #table #gastroenterology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Small Intestinal Bowel ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... • Irritable Bowel ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
is restored to esophagus ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... distal third of esophagus ... Treatment: - Treatment ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
shape and flagella allow ... Test or repeat EGD ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... quadrupletherapy #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... sphincter to relax EGD ... adenocarcinoma Barium swallow ... esophageal motility disorders ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... for palliative treatment ... cannulation, and allow ... Endoscopes: • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... bolus to the small bowel ... after RYGB • Disorder ... excluded limb • Treatment ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology